Cubs vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 21, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 21, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals (44-53) enter a matchup against the Chicago Cubs (45-51) on Friday following a six-game winning streak. The game is set to begin at 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will call on Justin Steele (9-3) against the Cardinals and Jack Flaherty (7-5).

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Chicago vs. St. Louis Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, July 21, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
  • Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
  • How to Watch on TV: APLTV
  • Probable Pitchers: Steele – CHC (9-3, 2.96 ERA) vs Flaherty – STL (7-5, 4.29 ERA)

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Cubs vs. Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Steele Flaherty
17 GS 18
9-3 W-L 7-5
2.96 ERA 4.29
97.1 IP 98.2
20 BB 51
87 SO 96

Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele

  • His last appearance was on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, when the left-hander went six innings, surrendering six earned runs while allowing 10 hits.
  • In 17 games this season, the 28-year-old has put up a 2.96 ERA and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .239 to opposing hitters.
  • Steele has recorded 11 quality starts this year.
  • He has had five appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
  • This season, the 28-year-old ranks eighth in ERA (2.96), 19th in WHIP (1.110), and 42nd in K/9 (8.0) among pitchers who qualify.
  • Steele and his team have a record of 10-7-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • Games Steele has started this season hit the over eight times in 17 chances.

Steele’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Red Sox Jul. 16 6.0 10 6 6 6 1
at Brewers Jul. 5 6.0 9 3 3 5 0
vs. Guardians Jun. 30 6.1 3 0 0 6 1
at Cardinals Jun. 24 6.0 5 1 1 8 1
vs. Orioles Jun. 17 5.0 5 2 2 4 1

Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jack Flaherty

  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed three hits in six innings against the Washington Nationals.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 4.29, a 1.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.530.
  • If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth quality start in a row.
  • He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 18 chances this season.
  • The 27-year-old’s 4.29 ERA ranks 45th, 1.530 WHIP ranks 62nd, and 8.8 K/9 ranks 32nd among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
  • When Flaherty starts, the Cardinals are 11-7-0 against the spread.
  • Flaherty has started 18 contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 12 of them.

Flaherty’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Nationals Jul. 16 6.0 3 3 3 7 3
at Marlins Jul. 6 6.2 9 0 0 5 2
vs. Yankees Jul. 1 6.0 4 0 0 4 2
at Nationals Jun. 19 6.1 10 6 6 5 1
vs. Giants Jun. 13 4.1 10 6 6 3 3

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